Support Staff - Alternative Provision

Vision for Education Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education are working with an Alternative Provision in BS9, North Bristol, who are looking for dedicated support staff to join their team. The provision supports both primary and secondary aged students with SEMH needs, helping young people re-engage with education and develop the skills they need to succeed.

This role would suit experienced support staff who have worked with children, young people or vulnerable individuals and are passionate about making a positive impact.

Qualifications

• Have previous experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals.

Responsibilities

• Support learning, emotional regulation, behaviour management and personal development.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and support classroom activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and other support staff to create a safe, consistent environment.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

SEMH experience

Calm, patient, resilient

Team player

Job description

Alternative Provision | BS9, North Bristol
£92.56 - £99.92 per day (depending on experience)
Full-time | Term Time Only | Opportunity to secure a permanent role

Are you experienced support staff looking for a rewarding new opportunity?

Vision for Education are working with an Alternative Provision in BS9, North Bristol, who are looking for dedicated support staff to join their team. The provision supports both primary and secondary aged students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping young people re-engage with education and develop the skills they need to succeed.

This role would suit experienced support staff who have worked with children, young people or vulnerable individuals and are passionate about making a positive impact.

The role

As part of the support staff team, you will work closely with students throughout the school day, providing support with learning, emotional regulation, behaviour and personal development.

You will build positive relationships with pupils, support classroom activities, encourage engagement and work alongside teachers and other support staff to create a safe, consistent and supportive environment.

The ideal support staff candidate will be calm, patient and resilient, with experience supporting young people who may display challenging behaviours. Experience within SEMH, alternative provision, youth work or behaviour support would be highly beneficial.

Requirements

To be considered for this support staff role, you\'ll:

• Have previous experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals.
• Ideally have experience supporting SEMH needs, challenging behaviour or alternative provision.
• Be confident building trusting relationships with students.
• Have a patient, consistent and positive approach.
• Work well as part of a wider support staff team.
• Hold, or be willing to apply for, an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
• Be able to provide suitable references.

What we offer